Faran Fagen

Joined: Feb 23, 2026

Jun 12, 2025; Sunrise, Florida, USA; Florida Panthers forward Aleksander Barkov (16) skates between play during the third period against the Edmonton Oilers in game four of the 2025 Stanley Cup Final at Amerant Bank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jim Rassol-Imagn Images

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Jan 2, 2026; Miami, Florida, USA; Florida Panthers left wing Brad Marchand (63) looks on prior to the third period in the 2026 Winter Classic ice hockey game against the New York Rangers at loanDepot Park. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

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Mar 24, 2026; Sunrise, Florida, USA; Florida Panthers defenseman Aaron Ekblad (5) moves the puck against the Seattle Kraken during the second period at Amerant Bank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

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NHL Florida Panthers center Aleksander Barkov

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Feb 27, 2026; Sunrise, Florida, USA; Florida Panthers defenseman Niko Mikkola (77) moves the puck against Buffalo Sabres center Ryan McLeod (71) during the first period at Amerant Bank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

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Defenseman Nikko Mikkola will miss 4-6 weeks and will not need surgery.

Mar 19, 2026; Edmonton, Alberta, CAN; Edmonton Oilers forward Zach Hyman (18) battles with Florida Panthers defensemen Seth Jones (3) in front of goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky (72) during the third period at Rogers Place. Mandatory Credit: Perry Nelson-Imagn Images

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The return of the Panthers full defense resulted in utter domination on one of the hottest offenses and the game's most prolific offensive player in Connor McDavid.

May 18, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Florida Panthers defenseman Seth Jones (3) and goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky (72) celebrate winning game seven of the second round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs over the Toronto Maple Leafs at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images

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Defenseman Seth Jones, absent from the The Florida Panthers lineup sine Jan. 2, makes his long-awaited return.

Jan 12, 2026; Buffalo, New York, USA; Florida Panthers center Sam Reinhart (13) waits for the face-off during the third period against the Buffalo Sabres at KeyBank Center. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-Imagn Images

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Sam Reinhart, the Florida Panthers points leader, will not travel on the team's four-game road trip.

Mar 6, 2026; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Florida Panthers center Sam Reinhart (13) gets set during a face-off in the first period against the Detroit Red Wings at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images

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Coach Paul Maurice did not give a reason for the night off for Sam Reinhart

Apr 7, 2022; Boston, MA, USA; Denver Pioneers defenseman Mike Benning (20) shoots the puck on net during the second period of a game against the Michigan Wolverines in the 2022 Frozen Four college ice hockey national semifinals at the TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brian Fluharty-Imagn Images

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Mike Benning is expected to play for the Florida Panthers alongside Niko Mikkola, who scored two goals in his last three games.

Jan 17, 2024; Sunrise, Florida, USA; Florida Panthers goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky (72) makes a save behind defenseman Niko Mikkola (77) and Detroit Red Wings center Joe Veleno (90) during the second period at Amerant Bank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-Imagn Images

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Goalie Sergei Bobrovsky followed up the news that he wasn't dealt at the trade deadline with one of his best games of the season.

Dec 6, 2025; Sunrise, Florida, USA; Florida Panthers center Sam Bennett (9) celebrates the winning goal in overtime against the Columbus Blue Jackets with left wing Brad Marchand (63) and center Evan Rodrigues (17) at Amerant Bank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jim Rassol-Imagn Images

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The Panthers need another offensive outburst against the surging Blue Jackets to end their third three-game skid.

Dec 7, 2025; Sunrise, Florida, USA; Florida Panthers center Eetu Luostarinen (27) battles for the puck against New York Islanders defenseman Adam Pelech (3) during the second period at Amerant Bank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

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These are the remaining teams the Panthers must defeat to return to the playoffs and defend their title.

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Evan Rodrigues' strong season is one of the main reasons the injury-riddled Panthers are still alive in the playoff hunt as they face Buffalo next

May 18, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs forward Max Domi (11) and Florida Panthers defenseman Aaron Ekblad (5) battle for position during the third period of game seven of the second round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images

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Florida has struggled to score against Toronto this season, most notably on the power play, and that must change as the Panthers resume play.

Feb 22, 2026; Milan, Italy; United States players including Brady Tkachuk (7) of the United States celebrate after defeating Canada in the men's ice hockey gold medal game during the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games at Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena. Mandatory Credit: Amber Searls-Imagn Images

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The Panthers, eight points behind the Bruins for the last wild card spot, will need every one of Matthew Tkachuk's many assists in their quest for a playoff spot.

Faran Fagen

Joined: Feb 23, 2026

Barkov back: Panthers forward scores in shootout as Finland preps for World Championships

Brad Marchand, hopeful to avoid surgery, still thankful for the last year

Panthers defenseman Ekblad injured as he reaches milestone

It's official: Barkov will miss the rest of Panthers' season

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Veteran Rodrigues on Panthers' injuries: 'It's a trickle-down effect'

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Panthers dominant defensive effort vs. Edmonton shows what could have been

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Panthers defenseman Jones returns with two-way attack tonight at Vancouver

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Maurice on Reinhart's absence: 'I don't know how long it's gonna be'

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Reinhart, Panthers leader in points, has status change for Red Wings game

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With roster thinning, Panthers make call up from Charlotte for tonight's game

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Panthers players grateful Bobrovsky remains in goal

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Panthers, on last gasp with deadline looming, hoping to repeat Columbus thriller

Panthers' march to 28 points starts with Islanders

Panthers' Rodrigues hopes scoring barrage against Woll carries over to Buffalo

Power play goals key to unlock the Panthers' Maple Leaf mystery

Panthers will need Tkachuk's passing prowess to continue